Location
Whitegate Nursery School, Victoria Road, Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8TG (75 on roll)
Tel: 01282 772283
School website: www.whitegate.org
Summary
Whitegate nursery school is a maintained nursery school for children from 6 months to 5 years. We have teacher led classes and highly trained and experienced practitioner teams.
Join our welcoming nursery school team as a Level 3 Early Years Educator apprentice and train on the job surrounded by experienced and well qualified staff including teachers.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate apprentice who wants to support children to learn and develop. You must have a real desire to work with young children and be open to learning new skills and knowledge.
You will be supported by a class teacher and a team of early years practitioners. We will ensure you receive your off the job training entitlement and support your academic learning for the 24 months of your training.
Whitegate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and appropriate references.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
Essential Qualifications
- For candidates aged 16-18, we require either evidence of Maths and English, or you must achieve these qualifications during the apprenticeship
Desirable Qualifications
- GCSE Maths and English (Level 4 - predicted or gained) or the desire to work towards this for over 19 years old
- Paediatric First Aid/First Aid Training
- Food Hygiene Training
Essential Experience
Desirable Experience
- Experience of working or volunteering in an education or childcare setting
- Experience of interacting with parents and carers on a regular basis
Previous work experience
-
Proposed Interview Date:
16/07/2026
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
